Notices
British Columbia British Columbia
Join Chapter, Leader: F350towing

Octane Booster

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 02:49 PM
  #1  
J_E_Summit's Avatar
J_E_Summit
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,339
Likes: 0
From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Octane Booster

Well, the local Chevron just stopped selling 94octane and they were the last place in town to get anything higher then 91.

Is there a good octane boost that I can buy here in BC? I know there are lots out there that barly raise the octaine (if at all), but I need to be able to raise 91 up to 93+.

I keep heard of a powder type that was available in the US, but I can't even remember the name

Thanks,

Jason
 
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:17 PM
  #2  
Ehkart's Avatar
Ehkart
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Comox Valley, BC
ouch, I feel for you. If the Chevron here stopped selling it I'd go berzerk! My little car runs so much better with it. I laugh at people that say "oh it doesn't make any difference".
 
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 12:54 AM
  #3  
Zip's Avatar
Zip
FTE Legend
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,918
Likes: 178
From: Princeton, BC
Never heard of the powdered stuff. I have heard that most octane booster's do little or nothing.

Maybe step up to a diesel. Problem solved.

Ahhh now I remember. You are running the SCT right.
 
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 10:07 AM
  #4  
J_E_Summit's Avatar
J_E_Summit
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,339
Likes: 0
From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Originally Posted by Ehkart
ouch, I feel for you. If the Chevron here stopped selling it I'd go berzerk! My little car runs so much better with it. I laugh at people that say "oh it doesn't make any difference".
Well, according to the Guy that installed the new pumps here, Chevron is phasing out the 94, one station at a time.

Originally Posted by Zip
Never heard of the powdered stuff. I have heard that most octane booster's do little or nothing.

Maybe step up to a diesel. Problem solved.

Ahhh now I remember. You are running the SCT right.
Not only do I have the SCT, but I run it in my sled when I get gas from the pump (ussually have a barrel stored away in my dad's shed with 91 mixed with a little av gas) Technically, my sled is safe with 91, but better to be safe then sorry. I was also thinking of getting a high compression head, but would need more then 91 for it
 
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 12:27 PM
  #5  
429unibody's Avatar
429unibody
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 710
Likes: 0
From: Vavenby B.C. Canada
I can get you 110 octain,sent to your door,if you're interested
 
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 12:43 PM
  #6  
J_E_Summit's Avatar
J_E_Summit
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,339
Likes: 0
From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Thats a little over my budget

I wish I could afford it though
 
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 12:50 PM
  #7  
429unibody's Avatar
429unibody
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 710
Likes: 0
From: Vavenby B.C. Canada
My neighbour put these products in his 08 Summit and it picked up 400 rpm
 
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 12:56 PM
  #8  
J_E_Summit's Avatar
J_E_Summit
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,339
Likes: 0
From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Oh, I know I could build up my 600 to run on 110 and make 140-150HP, but it is way beyond my budget.

Do you sled?
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-3

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-6

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

 Joe Kucinski
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 01:21 PM
  #9  
429unibody's Avatar
429unibody
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 710
Likes: 0
From: Vavenby B.C. Canada
I just got a 01 800 RMK last spring
 
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 01:29 PM
  #10  
429unibody's Avatar
429unibody
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 710
Likes: 0
From: Vavenby B.C. Canada
Login | Facebook
check out this photo
 
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 01:34 PM
  #11  
429unibody's Avatar
429unibody
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 710
Likes: 0
From: Vavenby B.C. Canada
Login | Facebook
I tried to load a different pic but my comp. is not cooperating with me
 
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 01:34 PM
  #12  
429unibody's Avatar
429unibody
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 710
Likes: 0
From: Vavenby B.C. Canada
Login | Facebook
 
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 03:27 PM
  #13  
ClearlyBC's Avatar
ClearlyBC
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
My sled cannot be run on pump gas, due to the boost it needs more octane.
I buy race gas in a drum, and mix it 50/50 with pump gas, and then run that.

I cannot tell you where to buy extra high octane pump gas though.
I don't see it sold anywhere here.
 
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 06:58 PM
  #14  
429unibody's Avatar
429unibody
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 710
Likes: 0
From: Vavenby B.C. Canada
adding Bi-Tron fuel conditioner to regular gas gives better performance than priemium and adding the octain booster it gives 110 octain, for less money than av gas
 
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2009 | 01:43 PM
  #15  
J_E_Summit's Avatar
J_E_Summit
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,339
Likes: 0
From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Originally Posted by ClearlyBC
My sled cannot be run on pump gas, due to the boost it needs more octane.
I buy race gas in a drum, and mix it 50/50 with pump gas, and then run that.

I cannot tell you where to buy extra high octane pump gas though.
I don't see it sold anywhere here.
My 600 might not fit in to well with your group

I am thinking about making an offer on an 07 800 Summit that is at the dealer, but I severly doupt he will deal down to what I am willing to pay for it.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:29 PM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE